Ceviches by Divino Upper Side
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
82
Score
Ceviches by Divino Upper Side has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Ceviches by Divino Upper Side on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed pizza oven and added a stove, added hoods and fryers at kitchen. Renovations were not in plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Observed plans have been submitted but not yet approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler choclo corn (46F - Cold Holding); mussels stock (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cause mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); quinoa (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than a day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler choclo corn (46F - Cold Holding); mussels stock (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cause mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); quinoa (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than a day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed pizza oven and added a stove, added hoods and fryers at kitchen. Renovations were not in plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with sugar at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between flip tops door and cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
43
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed pizza oven and added a stove,add hoods and fryers at kitchen not in plans. Must submit plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed establishment removed pizza oven and added a stove,add hoods and fryers at kitchen not in plans. Must submit plans. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open bottle of water at prep table front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with approximately 30 seats and license is approved with 12 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of raw tuna thawed by reach in cooler front counter. As per operator more than 4 hours.Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside hand sink by front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed pizza oven and added a stove,add hoods and fryers at kitchen not in plans. Must submit plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee hired less than 60 days Paola Villacorta. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed soap squeeze bottle not labeled by three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by second floor near walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between equipment and prep table by kitchen. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at kitchen. Manager prepared new solution. Recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container by cook line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan by kitchen wall dusty. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by kitchen. Observed fan for walk in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed lemon squeezer stored on floor by front counter. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of raw tuna thawed by reach in cooler front counter. As per operator more than 4 hours. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open bottle of water at prep table front counter. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with approximately 30 seats and license is approved with 12 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
32
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used to portion fish for ceviche at from counter reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
90
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside sugar container at storage closet.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen plates not inverted. Manager inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside rice, spoon handle touching rice. Manager stored with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover inside walk in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers inside storage closet with sugar and flour no labeled with common names.
02D-01-5
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty metal container stored inside HWS at front counter. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo utensils stored on floor at front counter, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish broth (frozen) at preparation table, employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in kitchen area, employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
64
Jun 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in water 83°F.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed potatoes stored next to hand washing sink, exposed to splash.
08B-54-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviches by Divino Upper Side last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviches by Divino Upper Side on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviches by Divino Upper Side?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ceviches by Divino Upper Side.
How does Ceviches by Divino Upper Side compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ceviches by Divino Upper Side most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ceviches by Divino Upper Side's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ceviches by Divino Upper Side have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ceviches by Divino Upper Side means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ceviches by Divino Upper Side inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceviches by Divino Upper Side is inspected around three times per year on average.
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